Thursday, 6 July 2017

Cancer is the most fearsome and common disease right now in the entire world. It is said to be the primal cause of death in underdeveloped countries and is the 2nd highest cause of death in developed countries.

Such is the deadly nature of this disease that it can stem from almost any part of the human body. Cancer starts when the cells in human body divide abnormally fast and the newly formed trillions of cells crowd out the normal cells as a result. Cancer is not one single disease; it is a complex group of diseases that has a severe effect on a human body.

Although there have been considerable improvements in cancer survival ratio, a total of 35% people who develop cancer, fail to survive this fatal disease. There are countless factors that are responsible for such a high percentage of cancer deaths. Inadequate diet, mediocre lifestyle, lack of critical information and the astronomical cost attached with its treatment, all contributes towards that survival ratio.

What is Cancer?

Cancer can be characterized by defining it as the uncontrollable proliferation of cells. Normally in a healthy body, cells divide and form new cells whenever your body requires them, replacing the ones that have grown old or have been damaged. Now in the case of cancer, there is a continuous formation of new cells irrespective of your body’s need and the old cells remains in place even if they should have been dead. The accumulation of these extra cells forms a tumor, which can be further divided into two parts namely benign and malignant. Thus, cancers occur when the natural process of cell division goes amiss.

Classification of Cancer

Sarcomas – This type of malignant tumor occurs in the connective tissues
in the body such as in the bones, blood vessels, cartilage or the supportive
tissues.

Lymphomas – This type of blood cell tumor starts in the cells of the
immune system and develops from lymphocytes.

Carcinomas – This is a type of skin cancer that develops in the
epithelial cells or the cells that line the internal organs. Melanoma and Basal
cell cancers are its prime examples.

Central Nervous System – The CNS cancers appear in cells of the human
brain and spinal cord.

Leukemias – This is a type of blood cancer that occurs usually in the
bone marrow resulting in a huge abnormal increase of white blood cells like

Types of Cancer Diseases

Breast Cancer – There are no particular findings concerning what causes
one out of every 8 women to get breast cancer but there are some proven risk factors
like aging and genetics. A lump of mass in the breast, a change in breast size
and nipple discharge are some of its main symptoms.

Prostate Cancer – This slow progressing cancerous disease only affects
men. Many a time’s, old men die without even realizing that they had prostate
cancer that begins in one of the glands in the male reproductive system called
prostate.

Pancreatic Cancers – There are two kinds of pancreatic cells in human
body namely exocrine and neuroendocrine. Most pancreatic cancers grow and
develop in the exocrine cells but it does not cause any noticeable symptoms or
signs. This makes it very tough to cure or diagnose pancreatic cancer at an
early stage.

Ovarian Cancer – This type of cancer is rarely diagnosed at an early
phase. This is due to the difficulty involved in the detection of ovarian
cancer at an early stage.

Cervical Cancer – Caused by HPV virus which spreads through sexual
contact, Cervical Cancer is one of the most treatable cancers. Pelvic pain and
vaginal bleeding are its common symptoms.

Liver Cancer – There are many types of liver cancers that begin to
develop in the cells of your liver. Hepatocellular is one of its most common
types of cancer.

Colon Cancer – This type of cancer occurs when there is an uncontrollable
cell growth in the cells of the colon (large intestines). Its symptoms include
abdominal discomfort, change in bowel habits and others.

Bladder Cancer – It arises from the epithelial lining of the hollow
urinary storage area called the bladder. The most common symptom of bladder
cancer is blood in urine.

Basal Cell Cancer – This is one of the most common types of skin cancer
that develops from basal cells. Although it can be cured at an early stage, it
can be beyond repair if allowed to progress.

Completely removing any chance of getting ill with cancer is farfetched and cannot be achieved even if you follow a completely healthy lifestyle. But adequate rest, daily exercise, limitation of alcohol drinks, quitting smoking, drinking plenty of water fluids and eating a healthy balanced diet will dramatically reduce your chances of getting cancer. It is important to be aware of the correct and descriptive information concerning cancer to prevent it from spreading and conquering it at an early stage.